Study Comparing Wolves and Dogs Explains Why Canines Are Our Best Friends
Researchers have uncovered a genetic difference between wild wolves and domesticated dogs which explains why they interact with humans differently.
The study, which was published...
Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Just Became Even Better Through Vapor Analysis
Training of explosives detection dogs could be improved by analyzing the vapors dogs detect in real-time, according to a new study.
Ever wonder how and...
The Science Behind Oxytocin and Puppy Love
For those of us who are dog owners, we know that "puppy love" feeling we get when our furry companion runs up to us...
Studies That Show How Dogs Make Us Happier and Healthier
There’s no doubt that dogs make a difference in the world. From seeing-eye dogs to our friendly pet companions at home, canines have the...
Literacy Improves in Kids Who Read to Dogs, New Study Finds
A recent study determined that second-grade students who read out loud to therapy dogs showed a marked improvement in their attitudes about reading.
The study,...
Kids Don’t Know Not to Approach Frightened Dogs and It’s a Problem
While children understand not to approach angry dogs, they risk their safety by being unaware that frightened dogs are very likely to bite as...
Study Shows We Share Similar Genes With Dogs That Impact Our Social Abilities
Scientists have not only found 5 genes in dogs which influence their social ability to interact with humans, but have also discovered that 4...
You Can Now Find Out If Your Dog Has ADHD
Scientists can now look at the blood count of hyperactive and impulsive dogs to determine whether or not they have canine ADHD.
Researchers at...
Therapy Dogs May Help Autistic Children
A behavioral scientist working with therapy dogs suggests that canines may help children with autism better complete their tasks.
Alexandra Protopopova is a behavioral...
Your Dog Makes Your Life Better, Science Says
Numerous studies conducted in recent years show that dog owners have overall better health and well-being than people without dogs.
Owning a dog gives...
This Researcher is Increasing Dog Adoption Rates and Decreasing Euthanasia Rates
A researcher at the Texas Tech University has extensively studied dogs up for adoption to produce increased adoptions and decreased euthanasia rates across the...
Studies Show That Dogs Remember Things You’ve Done
A recent study found that dogs are able to recall the things we’ve done – a high-level ability referred to as episodic memory.
Researchers...
